Healthy Snacks You Can Make When Your Fridge and Pantry Are Running Low

Every Wednesday at 3 p.m. EST, WomensHealthMag.com hosts a live broadcast on Periscope called "Snack Sesh" with fun new ideas for health-conscious snackers. Make sure to tune in live—you'll be able to ask us questions and make comments in real time—and in the meantime, here's a recap of the recipes we cooked up this week!

You know those moments when you're famished but you have zero to snack on? Make sure that never happens again—by stocking your pantry preemptively.

This is one of chef Kelsey Nixon's favorite tricks for ensuring she can always whip together something healthy to eat on the fly. You’ve probably seen Kelsey's show, Kelsey’s Essentials on the Cooking Channel—and we were lucky enough to have her stop by our office to walk us through three good-for-you snacks she loves making from pantry staples.

And let us tell you, they were good. Like, “we stuck around for 20 minutes after filming to snack” good.

Combine all of the ingredients in a food processor, and pulse until smooth. Season to taste with additional salt and pepper, if necessary.

Transfer to serving bowl, and garnish with a drizzle of olive oil, fresh parsley, and a dash of cumin, if desired.

Not only was the artichoke hummus seriously creamy and delicious, but it came together in a matter of seconds! Who knew that hummus was so easy to make at home? We may never buy the pre-made stuff again.

We loved how this last recipe could be eaten in so many ways! We tried it on pita chips, over arugula, and on a sandwich. (Yes, we were that hungry.) The salad was really light and fresh—thanks, lemon, celery, and red onion! We’re used to tuna salad being loaded down with mayonnaise, but this recipe was actually refreshing.

There are so many ways to eat each of these healthy—and easy—recipes. Kelsey's definitely inspired us to use our pantries to their full potential of deliciousness.

Don’t miss Kelsey’s new show, Kelsey’s Homemade, which premieres on The Cooking Channel in November! And if you want even more Kelsey, you should also check out her cookbook, Kitchen Confidence, and her cookware line.

Follow us on Twitter to tune into “Snack Sesh” next Wednesday afternoon on Periscope for new ideas to satisfy that 3 p.m. belly grumble.

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